ASA History at Nashville Continues in October Finale

Pendleton, Ind. (September 24, 2003) – In the 18 previous ASA Racing Series events
at the .596-mile Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, some of the top short track drivers
in  the  country  have  visited  the  winner’s  circle.  ASA’s  all-time  victory  leader  Bob
Senneker,  inaugural  National  event-winner  Darrell  Waltrip  and  Florida  hot  shoe  Gary
Balough   are   repeat   winners   at   the   Tennessee   racetrack,   each   winning   on   two
occasions.  Fifteen drivers have captured one victory at Nashville in ASA’s history that
stretches back to an event in November of 1981 won by Butch Lindley.

Winning his first of two races at Nashville, Senneker led the final 116 circuits of the All
American  400  in  October  of  1982.  Senneker  bypassed  seven-time  ASA  National
Champion Mike Eddy and then finished ahead of Butch Miller, Freddy Fryer, Jim Sauter
and Eddy. Senneker collected $13,435 of the $70,875 in posted awards.

In ASA’s first visit with the newly designed car, Senneker captured his second victory,
pulling away from Eddy at the conclusion of the 250-lap event in April of 1992. Senneker
led on three occasions for 88 laps, powering around Jay Sauter on lap 233 for the final
event  lead  change.  Eddy  crossed  the  line  1.78  seconds  behind  the  race  winner  with
Johnny Benson Jr. in third position.

Capturing  his  first  victory  at  Nashville  in  spectacular  fashion,  Waltrip  won  the  All
American  400  in  October  of  1987.  The  Franklin,  Tenn.,  native  drove around four-time
ASA  National  Champion  Mark  Martin  on  the  399th  circuit,  leading  the  final  laps  of  the
long  distance  event.  Waltrip  led  only  three  laps  in  the  annual  short  track  showdown.
Other   race   leaders   included   Mike   Alexander,   Senneker,   Butch   Miller   and   Martin.
Chasing Waltrip across the finish line included Martin, Robbie Crouch, Butch Miller and
Dick Trickle.

Winning  his  second  event  at  the  .596-mile  oval,  Waltrip  held  off  a  hard-charging
Senneker in the June 1991 event. Waltrip took over leadership honors from Mike Eddy
on  the  236th  lap  and  finished  .21  second  in  front  of  Senneker.  Eddy  placed  third  with
Scott Hansen and Tony Raines filling the top-five performers.

Celebrating  his  career-first  ASA  victory,  Balough  dominated  the  All  American  400  in
October of 1984. The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., native led on four occasions for a total of 301
laps.  He  made  the  race-winning  pass  on  the  308th  go-around,  motoring  around  Mike
Alexander. At the finish, Jody Ridley finished second with Martin, Alexander and Butch
Miller rounding out the top-five finishers.

The second victory for Balough took place in November of 1986, crossing the line .21
seconds  ahead  of  Bobby  Dotter  and  Butch  Miller.  Balough  paced  the  final  96  laps,
passing pole sitter and leader Mike Alexander on the 305th circuit.

Single-event winners at the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville include Johnny Benson
Jr., Neil Bonnett, Mike Eddy, Mike Garvey, Butch Lindley, Butch Miller, Mike Miller, Jim
Sauter, Johnny Sauter, Tim Sauer, Dick Trickle and Rusty Wallace.


ASA  was  involved  in  three  All  American  400  events  from  1988-1990  that  were  non-
points events. Butch Miller won the 1987 and 1988 editions with Gary St. Amant taking
top honors in 1989 event.

On   Friday   at   the   Fairgrounds   Speedway  in  Nashville,  ASA  and  the   Patriot  200
competitors  will  have  optional  practice  beginning  at  11  a.m.  The  respective  sessions
conclude at 5:15 pm.

On  Saturday,  practice  resumes  at  10:30  a.m.  with  the  Patriot  200  field  set  in  pole
qualifying   at   2:30.   ASA   qualifying   for   the   BFGoodrich   Traction   T/A   Tires   300
presented by Greased Lighting Orange Blast and Jani-King takes place at 4. There
will be two last chance qualifying events for the Patriot 200 beginning at 5:30 and 6 with
the 200-lap main event going green at 8.

On Sunday, ASA’s on-track fan autograph session and live musical entertainment are
scheduled  for  1:30  p.m.  with  pre-race  ceremonies  set  for  2:30.  The  BFGoodrich
Traction T/A Tires 300 presented by Greased Lighting Orange Blast and Jani-King
goes green at 3 p.m. (Local)

Tickets for the BFGoodrich Traction T/A Tires 300 presented by Greased Lighting
Orange  Blast  and  Jani-King  at  Fairgrounds  Speedway  in  Nashville  are  general
admission and sold for $20 each in advance or $25 each on race day. Children 12 years
old and younger will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets on
Saturday for the Patriot 200 late model event are selling for $18 in advance and $20 on
race  day.  If  tickets  are  purchased  for  both  days,  the  price  is  $35  for  admission.  For
Additional  information,  contact  the  ASA  Racing  ticket  line,  1-888-ASA-1020.  VISA,
MasterCard and Discover are accepted.

For additional information on the ASA Racing Series visit asaracing.com